Federal Judge Sentences Former Correction Officer to Probation
Jovanny Concepcion must pay over $230,000 in restitution for filing false workers' compensation claims.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Financial Crime
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A federal judge in the Southern District of New York sentenced former correction officer Jovanny Concepcion to two years of probation. Concepcion admitted to making false statements to secure over $200,000 in workers' compensation payments.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows a broader investigation into excessive workers' compensation claims filed by city correction officers. Officials launched the probe to address concerns regarding the integrity of claims related to injuries sustained on the job.
Jovanny Concepcion must complete eight months of home detention and 300 hours of community service as part of his sentence. He pleaded guilty to making a false statement related to healthcare matters after previously resigning in April 2021.
The players
Jovanny Concepcion
He is a former New York City correction officer who resigned in 2021 following an investigation into his workers' compensation filings.
Southern District of New York
This is the federal judicial district that presided over the criminal proceedings and sentencing of the defendant.
Todd Faustin
He is a former correction officer who was ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture totaling $370,336.79 in a related case.
The details
Concepcion lied to the state Workers' Compensation Board and medical examiners about injuries he claimed occurred during use-of-force incidents on Rikers Island. The investigation specifically targeted city correction officers accused of inflating or inventing claims to receive unearned benefits.
Timeline
June 2017: Concepcion began his tenure as a correction officer.
April 2021: Concepcion resigned from his position.
June 1, 2026: Concepcion pleaded guilty to making false statements.
October 23, 2026: A federal judge sentenced Concepcion to probation.
Legal Context
This case reflects a broader effort to crack down on fraud within the New York State Workers' Compensation Law system as it applies to public employees. Prosecutors are increasingly focusing on the integrity of disability claims to protect taxpayer funds from systemic abuse.
The prosecution of these claims aims to ensure that public funds are reserved for legitimate workplace injuries sustained by city staff. Residents should note that ongoing investigations into correction officer conduct may lead to further oversight of department resources.
The takeaway
Fraudulent workers' compensation claims threaten the availability of benefits for genuinely injured employees. Authorities continue to monitor public payrolls to prevent the misuse of disability programs.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Newsday.
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